About

Welcome to Canoes Plus, Australia’s premier destination for all things paddling! Established in 1972, we have grown over more than 50 years to become the largest dedicated canoe and kayak retail superstore in the country.

Based out of our flagship warehouse in Epping, Victoria, our mission is simple: to connect people with the water through expert knowledge, professional instruction, and the finest selection of paddling gear available.

🛶 Our Story & Expertise

At Canoes Plus, we aren’t just sales staff—we are passionate paddlers who live and breathe the sport. For decades, our team has helped everyone from casual family recreationalists to elite Olympic medalists find the exact equipment they need.

Because we use the gear we sell, we offer an unmatched level of honest, practical advice to help you choose the right craft for your experience, goals, and budget.

🌊 Comprehensive Watersports Gear

We take pride in stocking Australia’s largest and most diverse fleet of watercraft and accessories:

• The Fleet: We carry premium Canadian canoes, touring and sea kayaks, high-stability family single/double models, sit-on-tops, and specialized whitewater boats.

• Packrafting Specialists: Explore remote wilderness with our extensive lineup of modern, ultra-lightweight packrafts and custom accessories.

• Apparel & Safety: Stay safe and comfortable with industry-leading personal flotation devices (PFDs), apparel, helmets, paddles, and technical equipment. We stock Palm Equipment, Peak UK, Sandiline, Liquidlife, NRS, Kokotat, Bax Gear, Electric Water and more.

• World-Class Brands: We are proud stockists of elite global brands including Jackson Kayaks, Lettmann, Palm Equipment, Peak UK, NRS, Kokatat, Sandiline, Prijon, ZET, and Pelican.

   

  🎓 More Than a Retail Store

  We believe paddling is a lifelong adventure, which is why we support the community far beyond the retail counter:

• Canoes Plus Kayak School: Operating as one of Australia’s longest-running paddling academies, our Paddle Australia-qualified instructors teach everything from beginner rolling clinics to intermediate rapid navigation and technical packraft training.

• Guided Wilderness Adventures: Join us on the water for unforgettable multi-day guided tours and gourmet packraft journeys across iconic Victorian waterways like the Mitchell, Thomson, and Snowy Rivers.

• Outdoor Education: We proudly deliver custom outdoor adventure and leadership programs for schools, clubs, and corporate groups throughout Victoria.

• Canoes Plus Racing Team (CPRT): For 45+ years, our associated competitive club has fostered athlete development pathways in Slalom, Canoe Polo, Wildwater, Freestyle and Dragon Boat racing, alongside all-inclusive family programs.

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  📍 Visit Us or Shop Nationwide

  Whether you want to come into our store to touch, sit in, and test a kayak before you buy, or require secure, fully insured nationwide shipping right to your door, we have you covered.

• Address: Unit 1 / 543 Cooper St, Epping, Victoria 3076 (Just off the Hume Freeway)

• Phone: 0417 543 720 | Toll-Free: 1800 0 KAYAK

• Email: canoes@canoesplus.com.au

   

  Why Buy From Us:
  For over 50 years Canoes Plus has been helping paddlers of all skill levels and interests enjoy being on the water.  While we may not be fishermen, we do know what makes a good canoe or kayak, and how they all handle on the water. Canoes Plus offer 

• 50+  years of industry experience

• A business that will be around for years to come

• Fantastic and knowledgeable Service

• Best kayaks in Australia at an economical price

• Parts and after-sales support

• Repairs and Hire

• Satisfaction guaranteed

• Same day collection

• Freight Australia-wide

• 50 years of happy customers